Tag: Democrats

Three Graphs That Explain Why Democrats Are Favored to Keep Al Franken’s Seat

David Byler · December 7, 2017 6:02 pm

"I feel good where we are," Ryan, R-Wis., said Thursday. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Paul Ryan tepidly predicts bill funding the government will pass Thursday to avoid shutdown

Susan Ferrechio · December 7, 2017 5:35 pm

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich on Fox News Wednesday described the increasing number of calls for Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., to resign as a "lynch mob." (screenshot)

Newt Gingrich defends Al Franken: ‘Comedians often do weird things’

Diana Stancy Correll · December 7, 2017 6:00 am

Should House Democrats' Workplace Action for Growing Economy Act pass into law, it would make joining and organizing a labor union much easier. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)

Democrats propose bill to aid unions

Sean Higgins · December 6, 2017 11:39 pm

"It probably doesn't bode well for some people's future," said Sen. Richard Shelby, who voted for a write-in candidate he has not disclosed. "You never know." (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Senate Republicans warn Roy Moore of similar fate as Al Franken: ‘It probably doesn’t bode well’

Al Weaver · December 6, 2017 10:58 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., joined the chorus of Senate Democrats on Wednesday calling for the resignation of Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn. Franken faces allegations of sexual misconduct from seven women now. (AP Images)

Mitch McConnell: Al Franken should resign

Melissa Quinn · December 6, 2017 10:57 pm

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., became the latest member of the Senate Democratic caucus to call for the resignation of Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., in the wake of a seventh individual to accuse Franken of sexual misconduct. At least 30 had done so as of press time. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Chuck Schumer pushes ‘dear friend’ Al Franken toward the door: ‘He should step down immediately’

Al Weaver · December 6, 2017 10:18 pm

"Right now, congressional committees continue to be deeply engaged in investigations into the president's actions both before and after his inauguration," House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer said in a statement. "Now is not the time to consider articles of impeachment." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Nancy Pelosi, Steny Hoyer oppose Trump impeachment resolution offered by House Democrat

Susan Ferrechio · December 6, 2017 6:24 pm

"Sen. Al Franken should step down," Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez tweeted. "Everyone must share the responsibility of building a culture of trust and respect for women in every industry and workplace, and that includes our party."(AP Photo/Branden Camp)

DNC Chair Tom Perez joins Democratic senators call for Franken to resign

Mandy Mayfield · December 6, 2017 5:54 pm

Courtney Morse told the Washington Post she interned for Conyers when she was 20 years old and in college, but ended up quitting because of the congressman's inappropriate behavior. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

John Conyers ex-intern says congressman brought up investigation into Chandra Levy’s disappearance after she rejected his sexual advances

Melissa Quinn · December 6, 2017 3:43 pm

Democrats Divided Ahead of Trump’s Expected Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital

Jenna Lifhits · December 5, 2017 7:45 pm

Elisa Grubbs is the latest woman to accuse Rep. John Conyers (pictured above), the longest serving member of Congress, of sexual misconduct. In the wake of accusations made against him by multiple women, Conyers, 88, announced Tuesday his resignation from Congress, effective immediately. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Former female staffer accuses John Conyers of rubbing her thighs while sitting in front row at church

Melissa Quinn · December 5, 2017 5:22 pm